Sling Orange subscribers can access ESPN and Disney, while Sling Blue offers channels like Bravo, USA, a suite of Fox channels, and in certain regions, local NBC and Fox channels. Though the Disney networks are nice to have, Sling Blue simply provides a better overall value with a larger selection of channels.
You can watch this channel online for free since it does not require a Cable TV login since it is not a part of the TVEverywhere system. To begin watching FOX online, go to their website at fox.com/live/. Additionally, some channels have IOS and Android apps that allow you to perform the same thing.
When you take price into account, Philo unquestionably has the edge on Sling. Its channel lineup is arguably better than Sling Orange for $10 less per month. You can't say the same about Sling's Blue package, but it's hard to argue that the extra $10 for Sling is worth the extra channels.
Since they are separate services you can choose from a Sling Orange or Sling Blue base service for only $30 a month, or get Sling Orange + Blue for only $45. You can even switch between Orange and Blue whenever you want for no extra cost!
Just like the name says, Sling Free is totally free to you. On desktop Chrome, Safari or Edge browsers: Go to watch.sling.com. On Roku, Amazon or Android devices: Open the Sling TV app and click “Explore Free Content” On iOS and tvOS devices: Sling Free is under construction on iOS and tvOS devices, so check back soon.
Plans start at $30 and include around 30 live TV channels. Local channels (ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC) are limited or nonexistent on Sling TV. You can only watch one stream at a time with the Sling Orange package, or three streams with Sling Blue.
Best on-demand streaming TV services
- Netflix – Best overall ($8.99–$17.99/mo.)
- Prime Video – Best value ($12.99/mo.)
- Peacock – Cheapest (Free–$9.99/mo.)
- ESPN+ – Best for sports ($5.99/mo.)
- Disney+ – Best for kids ($6.99/mo.)
- HBO Max – HBO originals and exclusives ($14.99/mo.)
Starting at $30 a month, Sling TV is one of the most affordable live TV streaming services available today. While the channel offerings and streaming quality are excellent, Sling's user interface leaves a lot to be desired. Sling TV comes with channels like CNN, TBS, Food Network, and BBC America.
Fox News and Fox Business join the Fox broadcast network in select markets as well as Fox Sports' FS1 and FS2 on Sling Blue. “Fox News and Fox Business, which are now distributed across all major television providers, meaningfully complement Sling Blue's lineup.”
Amazon.com: Fox News Channel - Prime Video: Movies & TV.
Choose from a Sling Orange or Sling Blue base service for only $30 a month, or get Sling Orange + Sling Blue for only $45. You can even switch between Orange and Blue whenever you want for no extra cost.
Best Alternatives to Cable
- ?? Philo: Best Overall.
- Sling TV.
- Hulu.
- fuboTV.
- ESPN+
- Amazon Prime Video.
- Vudu.
- Local Networks with an Antenna.
In select cities, you can watch your local channels for free using the Locast app or by visiting locast.org. The Locast app is available for your Android or iOS smartphone or tablet, laptop, Amazon Fire device or Roku device. Visit Locast to see a list of available cities.
The Orange and Blue plan are each $30 per month and the combined Sling Orange & Blue plan costs $45 per month. You can purchase Extras and Premium channels for an additional monthly fee with any plan, but those add-ons can drive up costs considerably.
SLING Orange + Sports Extra is your home for SEC coverage all year long. Watch 24/7 coverage and studio shows on SEC Network and catch all of the overflow coverage and digital-only events on SEC Network+, no extra subscription required.
The lineup includes more than 50 live channels including A&E, AMC, Bravo, E!, CNN, Fox News, FX, HGTV, HLN, MSNBC and TLC. The service includes free cloud DVR and over 50,000 on-demand titles and allows simultaneous viewing on up to three screens.
Presently, Sling TV does not offer either CBS or ABC stations in any market, though ABC News Live is available as part of Sling's free option. Only seven markets, including New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, Chicago, and Los Angeles, can watch both FOX and NBC through their Sling TV subscription.
How to add OTA Channels to My Channels
- Press the Sling button on the remote to launch the My TV screen.
- Scroll down to the "My Channels" ribbon.
- Scroll over to the far right and select "Edit"
- All of the available Local and Sling channels will appear.
Report: CBS is NOT Coming to Sling TV After Sling TV Refuses to Raise Prices. Recently the contract fight between CBS and Dish resulted in CBS pulling their networks from Dish for a few days. Now we have learned that part of the battle was over Dish's live TV streaming service Sling TV.
